FROM: Debby Cherney, Chief Executive Officer
SUBJECT: Declaration Affirming Uncontested Candidate
RECOMMENDATION:
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Adopt SBCERA Resolution No. 2025-6 declaring uncontested candidate, Dawn Stafford, as the winner of the 2025 Board of Retirement Election for the Retired Member, 8th seat.
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BACKGROUND:
In accordance with SBCERA General Policy No. 006 (Board of Retirement Elections), “If a candidate for an election to a Retirement Board seat has no opposition, the Board of Retirement may declare such candidate the winner and such candidate may be sworn in at the next regularly scheduled Board meeting, a Special Session duly noticed for the purpose of swearing in the new member, or at a New Trustee Orientation.”
The Official Candidate List published by SBCERA on September 12, 2025, reflects that the only candidate for the office of Retired Member (8th seat) for the term from January 1, 2026 to December 31, 2028 is Dawn Stafford.
Attached as Exhibit A is SBCERA’s proposed Resolution No. 2025-6 for the Board’s review and approval, to declare Dawn Stafford as the winner of the 2025 Board of Retirement Election for the Retired Member, 8th seat.
BUDGET IMPACT:
Costs for this item are included in the current year administrative budget.
STRATEGIC PLANNING GOAL/OBJECTIVE:
Operational Excellence & Efficiency
STAFF CONTACT:
Debby Cherney
Christa James
ATTACHMENTS:
Exhibit A: Proposed SBCERA Resolution No. 2025-6